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| | Shock - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | The rarest cause of shock is acute spinal cord injury leading to neurogenic shock. | | | Obstructive shock: the only therapy consist of removing the obstruction. | | | This can be due to damage to the heart muscle, most often from a large myocardial infarction. |
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| | Shock |
| | Hypovolemic shock can also be found in cases of internal sequestration such as ascites, pancreatitis and intestinal obstruction. | | | This includes such causes as anaphylaxis, anaphylactic reactions, spinal cord injury/spinal shock, head injury, the early stage of sepsis, and drug intoxication. | | | Distributive shock is defined as a profound decrease in systemic vascular tone. |
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Shock |
| | Shock is a life-threatening condition that occurs when the body is not getting enough blood flow. | | | Shock can be caused by any condition that reduces blood flow, including: | | | If the person is conscious and DOES NOT have an injury to the head, leg, neck, or spine, place the person in the shock position. |
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| | Women's Health Advisor 9.0: Severe Allergic Reaction (Anaphylactic Shock) |
| | Ask your doctor to prescribe several kits to treat shock and review the instructions with you. | | | Because there is less blood flow, less oxygen reaches your brain and other vital organs. | | | While you wait for help, lie down and raise your legs above the level of your chest to increase the blood flow to your heart and brain. |
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| | The Brier Patch - Anaphylactic Shock |
| | Most people have never heard of food allergies or anaphylactic shock. | | | They think there’s something wrong with her (a disease or something), and that makes me angry. | | | Needless to say you grow out of some allergies and develope more. |
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| | Anaphylactic shock |
| | You should also follow up with your pediatrician, who will probably refer you to a pediatric allergist so you can pinpoint exactly what it is your child is allergic to. | | | Try to keep her calm by talking to her and remaining calm yourself. | | | If your child seems to be having a severe anaphylactic reaction — that is, she is having trouble breathing or passes out — call 911 immediately. |
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| | Anaphylactic Shock: Overview : Article |
| | The skin may become red and itchy, a condition known as hives. | | | When an allergen is introduced, the whole body may react. | | | The reaction can occur when a person is hypersensitive to a substance, called an "allergen." Causes of anaphylactic shock include, but are not limited to, bee stings or other insect bites, certain foods, and medications. |
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| | Anaphylactic Shock |
| | During the procedure, I went into anaphylactic shock due to a severe allergy to the radiocontrast dye. | | | I am in the process of recovering from that awful experience, but I'm wondering what to do now. | | | After a routine physical, I was informed that I had microscopic blood in the urine and was scheduled for kidney x-rays. |
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| | ”Death from Anaphylactic Shock: Two Cases” |
| | By “wrong medication” (as it was reported by the data source), we do not know if Stig Jr.’s medication was mislabeled, he mistakenly took the wrong one from the medicine cabinet, or he took a new medication he was unaware would cause him problems. | | | At some point medical science will know how to tell immune system’s like theirs how not to over-react. | | | Pacific Daylight Time on May 27, 1974 after taking the wrong medication for a minor illness, he went into shock and died. |
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| | Anaphylactic Shock |
| | The response of the uterine smooth muscle of the rat to histamine and in anaphylactic shock | | | Anaphylactic Shock - A Medical Dictionary, Bibliography, and Annotated Research Guide to Internet References | | | Care Journal : Diseases and Conditions : Anaphylactic Shock |
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| | Anaphylactic shock definition - Allergies: allergy symptoms, treatment, and medications by MedicineNet.com |
| | Anaphylactic shock definition - Allergies: allergy symptoms, treatment, and medications by MedicineNet.com | | | MedicineNet Home > MedTerms medical dictionary A-Z List > Allergies Home Page > Anaphylactic shock | | | Allergy - Learn the specifics of common allergic conditions (hay fever, asthma, allergic eyes, allergic eczema, hives, and allergic shock), how they develop, who is at risk, and why. |
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| | BabyCenter Readers' Comments - Anaphylactic shock |
| | His PCP said he was too young to be allergy tested. | | | Just thought other parents out there would like to know some valuable info on peanut allergies. | | | After my 22 month old ate one peanut and went into anaphylactic shock, I did much research and found out that a peanut really is'nt a nut it is a legume (bean). |
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| | MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Anaphylaxis |
| | Treatment for shock includes intravenous fluids and medications that support the actions of the heart and circulatory system. | | | Antihistamines, such as diphenhydramine; and corticosteroids, such as prednisone may be given to further reduce symptoms (after lifesaving measures and epinephrine are administered). | | | Examination of the skin may show hives and swelling of the eyes or face. |
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| | Virtual Naval Hospital: Standard First Aid Course - Chapter Four - Shock |
| | While administering first aid to prevent or treat shock, you must remain calm. | | | Shell shock is a psychological adjustment reaction to stressful wartime experiences. | | | Sometimes the signs and symptoms may be disguised by the illness or injury or they may not appear immediately. |
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| | * Anaphylactic shock - (Disease): Definition |
| | Prevention: There is no known way to prevent the development of serum sickness... | | | Serum sickness is different from anaphylactic shock, which is an immediate reaction with more severe symptoms. | | | Anaphylaxis, or anaphylactic shock, is a severe allergic reaction that affects the whole body. |
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| | Understanding Anaphylaxis -- the Basics |
| | Anaphylactic shock is fatal if not treated immediately. | | | Anaphylaxis is a sudden, severe allergic reaction that occurs when you are exposed to a substance that your body was sensitized to during a previous exposure. | | | Instead, during your first exposure to a substance, your body may produce antibodies. |
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| | Medical Dictionary: Anaphylactic shock - WrongDiagnosis.com |
| | Anaphylactic shock: Another name for Anaphylaxis (or close medical condition association). | | | Anaphylactic shock: Anaphylactic shock is listed as a type of (or associated with) the following medical conditions in our database: Systemic disorders, Immune disorders, Allergic Disorders Anaphylactic shock (medical condition): Serious extreme allergic over-reaction that is an emergency | | | By using this site you agree to our Terms of Use. |
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| | The Anaphylactic Reactions Source |
| | Welcome to The Anaphylactic Reactions Source, an interactive web site designed for physicians and other health care personnel who want information or to share information about anaphylaxis. | | | The Anaphylactic Reactions Source provides you with information, and provides you an opportunity to ask questions, contribute, or communicate experiences that your patients may have had regarding anaphylaxis or other life threatening allergic reactions. | | | Anaphylactic reactions and anaphylactic shock can occur following exposure to drugs, blood products, environmental agents, or other substances administered to patients. |
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| | eMedicine - Anaphylaxis : Article by Richard S Krause, MD |
| | General appearance and vital signs vary according to severity of attack and affected organ system(s). | | | Primary drug treatments for acute anaphylactic reactions are epinephrine and H1 antihistamines. | | | Shock may occur without prominent skin manifestations or history of exposure; therefore, anaphylaxis is part of the differential diagnosis for patients who present with shock and no obvious cause. |
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| | Baroody Imports Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Baroody Dried Apricots |
| | Anaphylactic shock could occur in certain sulfite sensitive individuals upon ingesting 10 milligrams or more of sulfites. | | | No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem. | | | The consumption of 10 milligrams of sulfites per serving as been reported to elicit severe reactions in some asthmatics. |
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| | Anaphylactic Shock |
| | People who have mild allergies may use anti-histamines, which will reduce the amount of dangerous histamine in the body. | | | The body recognizes what might be harmless to others as a serious threat, and causes a series of serious reactions to the subject. | | | Anaphylactic shock is a life-threatening reaction to a particular substance you have come in contact with. |
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| | Severe Allergic Reaction (Anaphylactic Shock) Blueprint for Health |
| | Reaction may begin within minutes or even seconds of exposure, and rapidly progress to cause airway constriction, skin and intestinal irritation, and altered heart rhythms. | | | Skin testing may be done for less severe anaphylactic reactions. | | | If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 immediately. |
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| | Allergic Reaction: Severe AHealthyMe.com |
| | Call 911 immediately if your child is having trouble breathing or passes out. | | | Anaphylactic shock, or anaphylaxis, is one of the scariest health emergencies a parent can face; it occurs when your child has a severe allergic reaction. | | | When that happens, your child's immune system mistakenly responds to a harmless substance as if it were a serious threat, triggering the release of histamine and other body chemicals that cause rapid and sometimes deadly symptoms, including these: |
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| | Refractory Anaphylactic Shock Associated with Ketoconazole Treatment -- Liu et al. 39 (3): 547 -- The Annals of ... |
| | Ping-Yen Liu, MD Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Cheng-Kung University Medical Center; Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Cheng-Kung University, Tainan, Taiwan | | | Refractory Anaphylactic Shock Associated with Ketoconazole Treatment -- Liu et al. | | | Articles by Liu, P.-Y. Articles by Chen, J.-H. Refractory Anaphylactic Shock Associated with Ketoconazole Treatment |
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| | BestBETs: Glucagon infusion in anaphylactic shock in patient... |
| | Glucagon infusion in anaphylactic shock in patients on beta-blockers | | | BestBETs: Glucagon infusion in anaphylactic shock in patient... | | | Although there is a pathophysiological rationale for the use of glucagon in anaphylactic patients on beta-blockers the clinical evidence is limited to case reports only. |
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| | Anaphylactic Shock |
| | doctorpage :: Diseases and Conditions / Anaphylactic Shock |
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| | Anaphylaxis - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
| | The patient may have been diagnosed with anaphylaxis in the past, and could be carrying an Epi-pen (or similar device) that could be available for immediate administration of epinephrine (adrenaline) by a layperson. | | | Anaphylactic shock is a life-threatening medical emergency because of rapid constriction of the airway, often within minutes of onset. | | | First aid for anaphylactic shock consists of obtaining advanced medical care at once; rescue breathing (a skill which is part of CPR) is likely to be ineffective but should be attempted if the victim stops breathing. |
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| | Anaphylactic shock and anaphylaxis |
| | Anaphylaxis needs to be treated as a matter of urgency as the symptoms of respiratory obstruction and shock develop rapidly. | | | This is because when the adrenaline wears off they may need further treatment, such as antihistamines, corticosteroids and occasionally oxygen and intravenous fluid therapy. | | | In the hospital context, the majority of anaphylactic reactions are to medicines such muscle relaxants, antibiotics and injectable medications including anaesthetic agents. |
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| | Anaphylactic Shock |
| | Anaphylactic shock is a life-threatening acute, systemic type of allergic reaction that occurs when a person has become sensitized to certain allergens. | | | This anaphylactic allergic reaction is sudden, severe, and involves the whole body. | | | severe allergic reaction, life threatening allergic reaction, hypersensitivity reaction, shock anaphylactic, allergy, allergies. |
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| | anaphylactic shock |
| | Anaphylaxis is a response to a substance that a person has become very sensitive to. | | | Anaphalactic shock, or anaphylaxis, is a severe allergic reaction that affects the whole body. | | | Anaphylaxis is a medical emergency because it can lead to a blocked airway, shock, and death. |
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| | Virtual Hospital: University of Iowa Family Practice Handbook, Fourth Edition: Emergency Medicine: Shock |
| | Orthostatic vital signs may be normal in hypovolemic individuals, or normal individuals may exhibit orthostatic changes; so use clinical judgment and base treatment on symptoms. | | | Corticosteroids will not help stabilize the patient with anaphylactic shock. | | | Toxic shock is associated with tampon use but 20% are related to other staphylococcal infections including postoperative infections, ingrown nails, abrasions, etc. Streptococcal TSS often due to skin infection (such as after varicella). |
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| | BBC NEWS Health Medical notes Anaphylactic shock |
| | Anaphylactic shock is an extreme form of allergic reaction to a particular substance, and is often life threatening. | | | Many people suffer severe allergic reactions to certain items, such as pet fur or pollen, but these symptoms are rarely life-threatening, and can normally be treated with anti-histamines - a treatment which reduces the amount of dangerous histamine in the body. | | | However, such is the speed with which anaphylactic shock takes hold, even immediate treatment with adrenaline is not guaranteed to save the victim's life. |
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| | BioMed Central Full text Acute ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction after amoxycillin-induced anaphylactic ... |
| | Rich MW: Myocardial injury caused by an anaphylactic reaction to ampicillin/sulbactam in a patient with normal coronary arteries. | | | Anaphylactic reactions may trigger cardiovascular events, including MI [1-9], primarily in subjects with underlying ischemic heart disease [1,2,4,7,9] and rarely in individuals with normal coronary arteries [3,5,6,8]. | | | However, in the setting of acute anaphylaxis, this might not be the wisest choice, particularly in cases, like the present one, in which the offending allergen had been administered orally. |
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| | Encyclopedia A - Beekeeping Supplies Protective Clothing Beekeeping Equipment |
| | Anaphylactic shock is brought on by an acute allergy to bee venom and may cause sudden death unless immediate medical attention is received. | | | a state of shock resulting from a honeybee sting; during which one of the body's reactions is to contract the muscles in the bronchial tubes, or breathing tubes in the lungs. | | | AFB can destroy entire apiaries of strong honeybee colonies and is the most widespread of honeybee brood diseases. |
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| | Treatment of anaphylactic shock with epinephrine |
| | John L. Bezzant, M.D. The treatment of choice during severe urticaria or anaphylactic shock is epinephrine 1:1000. | | | If the patient has rather severe urticaria, but no evidence of respiratory compromise or significant drop in blood pressure, then Sus-Phrine (epinephrine 1:200) can be administered. |
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| | Replacing fluids in anaphylactic shock |
| | John L. Bezzant, M.D. This demonstrates a 16 gauge needle that should be used when replacing fluids in anaphylactic shock. |
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| | Anaphylactic Shock |
| | (1) A person can contact substances which can cause this form of shock by taking oral drugs such as penicillin who are extremely allergic to that drug. | | | Children who are subject to anaphylactic shock should carry emergency medical identification at all times. | | | This type of shock is a sensitivity reaction. |
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| | The Doctors Company Anaphylactic Shock |
| | Anaphylactic reactions are acute, severe, potentially fatal responses to oral or parenteral administration of medication. | | | The most common presenting signs for anaphylactic shock are cutaneous or cardiorespiratory in nature. | | | Although adverse drug reactions are not uncommon, most are mild and are of short duration. |
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| | anaphylactic shock - General Practice Notebook |
| | The main characteristics are circulatory collapse and airway impairment in response to an allergen to which the patient has previously been sensitized. | | | Anaphylactic shock is a medical emergency; it is a life- threatening type I hypersensitivity reaction. | | | Oxbridge Solutions Ltd® is an independent company owned by the authors which does not receive income from any other organisation or individual. |
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| | Anaphylactic shock |
| | Some causes of anaphylactic shock are: insect stings/ animal bites; certain medications; some foods and the inhalation of dust and pollen. Many people are aware that they have a severe allergy to some substances, and carry a kit with them containing the correct medication to treat the allergy. | | | It occurs when the body is exposed to something it is sensitive to. Symptoms include: | | | Such medication will often contain instructions on how to administer it. |
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| | Anaphylactic Shock |
| | This can result in sudden severe breathing difficulty, severe drop in blood pressure, and/or loss of consciousness. | | | Common causes of anaphylaxis include: bee stings in people that are allergic to bees, ingestion of certain foods by people that are allergic to those foods, and drug reactions. | | | An immediate and severe allergic response; a shock reaction to a substance. |
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